TERMIUM Plus®

From: Translation Bureau

On social media

Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.

OCCUPATIONAL DERMATOSIS [1 record]

Record 1 2015-11-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Skin
  • Immunology
DEF

Contact dermatitis caused by substances found in the workplace.

CONT

The commonest occupational dermatosis is a work-related contact dermatitis.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil cutané
  • Immunologie
DEF

Affection cutanée provoquée par une réaction allergique ou toxique à l'égard de produits auxquels le sujet est exposé du fait de sa profession ou par une infection contractée dans l'exercice de cette profession.

Key term(s)
  • dermatose industrielle

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Piel
  • Inmunología
DEF

La que se contrae a causa de la ocupación u oficio

CONT

[El aumento de industrias] ha dado lugar a una variedad de actividades no calificadas, motivo por el cual las dermatosis profesionales aumentan, y no sólo es la industria [la que] las provoca, sino también sus interrelaciones, ambiente-trabajo

OBS

A todas las enfermedades de la piel se les denomina "dermatosis".

OBS

dermatitis: inflamación de la piel.

OBS

dermatosis: término general para las afecciones de la piel, especialmente de la dermis.

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2026
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

GCtranslate (available on the Government of Canada network only)

Use this artificial intelligence prototype to translate Government of Canada content up to and including Protected B. Available to employees of selected departments and agencies only.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: